Easter Triduum

Hymns for Easter Sunday

Sunday, March 28, 2027 · Easter Triduum · white

For Easter Sunday, the readings are Acts 10:34a, 37-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Colossians 3:1-4; and John 20:1-9. Suggested hymns: Christ Arose (gathering), Open Now Thy Gates of Beauty (preparation of the gifts), Christ the Lord Is Risen Today (Communion), Jesus Christ Is Risen Today (sending forth).

Hymn suggestions

Public-domain hymns that draw on this Mass’s readings or share their themes. Each plays in any key, with slides and large print.

Gathering

  1. Christ AroseLow in the grave He layDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 28:6
  2. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle DoneThe strife is o'er, the battle doneTheme: victory, joy, praise, jesus
  3. All Hail the Power of Jesus' NameAll hail the pow'r of Jesus' NameTheme: victory, joy, praise, jesus

Preparation of the Gifts

  1. Open Now Thy Gates of BeautyOpen now thy gates of beautyDraws on the psalm: Psalm 118:19–26
  2. Crown Him With Many CrownsCrown Him with many crownsTheme: victory, praise, jesus
  3. No, Not One!There's not a friend like the lowly JesusSame chapter as the Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10

Communion

  1. Christ the Lord Is Risen TodayChrist, the Lord, is risen todayDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 28:5–6
  2. Moment by MomentDying with Jesus, by death reckoned mineSame chapter as the Gospel: Matthew 28:1-10
  3. Lift High the CrossCome, brethren, follow where our Captain trodTheme: victory, joy, praise, jesus

Sending Forth

  1. Jesus Christ Is Risen TodayJesus Christ is ris'n todayDraws on the Gospel: Matthew 28:6
  2. Beautiful SaviorBeautiful SaviorTheme: joy, praise, jesus
  3. I Know That My Redeemer LivesI know that my Redeemer livesTheme: victory, joy, jesus

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